Get ready to impress at your next potluck with over 21 irresistible old-fashioned Southern potluck dishes that have stood the test of time! No more guessing what to bring – I’ve got you covered.
From mouthwatering salads to soul-soothing comfort foods and heavenly desserts, this collection guarantees a standing ovation from the crowd. And here’s the best part: all these recipes are travel-friendly and can be made in advance, ensuring you’ll arrive stress-free and ready to wow.
1
Easy Southern Potato Salad Recipe
A classic Southern Potato Salad, just like Grandma used to make; this easy old-fashioned side-dish is creamy, tangy deliciousness. And, it's full of crunchy dill pickles, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, and must-have hard-boiled eggs!
Check out this recipe
2
Old Fashioned Strawberry Pie Recipe with Jello
A blast from the past, no-bake Old-Fashioned Strawberry Pie with Jello and a graham cracker crust is bursting with fresh flavors. The fool-proof pie filling is full of ripe, lush, sun-kissed strawberries immersed in a delectable strawberry glaze made with strawberry jello.
Check out this recipe
3
Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Southern Fried Chicken is a true Southern classic with its delightfully golden and perfectly crispy crust and tender, juicy meat. Marinated in buttermilk and cooked to perfection, the first bite is nothing less than a flavor explosion in your mouth.
Check out this recipe
4
Minnie Lee Croley’s Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
Minnie Lee Croley’s Southern Sour Cream Pound Cake is an easy to make from scratch, delicious, old-fashioned moist pound cake with a thick, crunchy crust.
Check out this recipe
5
Southern Grape Salad Recipe with Pecans
Easy, Southern Grape Salad is full of plump, juicy grapes, covered in a tangy dressing made with cream cheese, and sour cream and topped with crunchy roasted pecans and brown sugar.
Check out this recipe
6
Easy Classic Southern Deviled Eggs Recipe (Delicious)
Deviled eggs are always a popular side dish at potlucks, BBQs, baby showers, picnics, and neighborhood cookouts. They are as versatile as they are delicious and can also be served as an appetizer or a snack for brunch, lunch, dinner, and even breakfast.
Check out this recipe
7
Southern Pecan Praline Cake Recipe
Southern Pecan Praline Cake is about as southern as you can get and if you like pecans and pralines you will love this easy to make, decadent and delicious dessert.
Check out this recipe
8
Spicy Corn Casserole Recipe
Spicy Corn Casserole is a fiesta for the senses. A true crowd favorite, this popular side dish features luscious sweet corn, spicy green chilies and jalapeños, smoky bacon, and a tangy, decadent cream cheese filling that brings it all together.
Check out this recipe
9
Old Fashioned American Coleslaw Recipe (Creamy)
This American classic southern-style coleslaw has it all: fresh, crunchy green cabbage, shredded carrots, and a homemade coleslaw dressing with mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar.
Check out this recipe
10
Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe
Easy Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler is a simple cobbler recipe, baked in a cast-iron skillet, featuring fresh, frozen, or canned, sweet, juicy peaches and a perfect homemade crust. One bite of this luscious, made from scratch cobbler, and you will understand the true meaning of comfort food.
Check out this recipe
11
Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries
Every bite of this make-ahead, cold and refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Basil and Blueberries tastes like a beach party in your mouth! It features a winning combination of sweet ripe watermelon, tangy feta cheese, juicy blueberries, fresh basil, and an optional tangy homemade vinaigrette dressing.
Check out this recipe
12
Best Charleston Chewies Recipe with Brown Butter Recipe
If the words brown butter, brown sugar, pecans, decadently rich, and chewy send you into sensory overload, this easy recipe for Charleston Chewies, also known as Pecan Chews, is the answer to your dessert prayers.
Check out this recipe
13
Best Smoked Baked Beans Recipe
A quintessential BBQ side dish, Smoked Baked Beans made with brown sugar and bacon are smoked low and slow in a cast-iron skillet on the grill for a rich smoky flavor. Absolutely delicious and supremely easy to prepare, this foolproof recipe always gets rave reviews.
Check out this recipe
14
Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake Recipe
How better to celebrate the 4th of July than with my old-fashioned Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Icebox Cake! This easy layered 4th of July dessert is filled with heavenly whipped cream, graham crackers, fresh sweet strawberries, and delightfully juicy blueberries.
Check out this recipe
15
Classic Southern Seven Layer Salad
When you're planning the perfect make-ahead dish for your spring and summer picnics or holiday gatherings, look no further than Classic Southern Seven-Layer Salad. This traditional seven-layer salad is as versatile as it is delicious, and always receives rave reviews!
Check out this recipe
16
Old-Fashioned Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe
I've been making this Southern baked mac and cheese for over 50 years, and it never fails to bring rave reviews. With its creamy cheese sauce and buttery Ritz cracker topping, this recipe is old-fashioned comfort food you'll want to share again and again.
Check out this recipe
17
Southern Broccoli Salad Recipe with Bacon & Craisins
Easy Southern Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Craisins is a healthy, make-ahead, delicious, cold vegetable salad. In addition to the broccoli and Craisins, it's loaded with pecans, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon!
Check out this recipe
18
Easy Baked Ham Recipe with Pineapple and Cherries
Nothing says Christmas or Easter like an old-fashioned Southern Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries. Scored and studded with cloves and slathered in a decadent sticky-sweet, brown sugar glaze with a touch of bourbon, this dish is a holiday classic.
Check out this recipe
19
Best Recipe for Pineapple Casserole
A quintessential holiday side dish in the South, Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole is the epitome of a quick and easy, dump and bake recipe!
Check out this recipe
20
Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar
Old Fashioned Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Onions in Vinegar features a lovely combination of fresh flavors with crisp, cool cucumbers, sweet, ripe tomatoes, and just a touch of zesty red onions. These vegetables are marinated in a simple but tasty, sweet and tangy, salad dressing made with apple cider vinegar.
Check out this recipe
21
Georgia Cornbread Cake Recipe
Georgia Cornbread Cake is a funny name for this simple, quirky, old-fashioned cake which is much more like a pecan cake or pecan coffee cake. Contrary to its name, Georgia Cornbread Cake doesn’t contain any cornmeal, and I don’t think it tastes or even looks like cornbread.
Check out this recipe
Serve up some Southern love straight from the heart!
More Southern recipes:
Thank you for visiting Grits and Pinecones; I hope you come back soon!
Leave a Reply